Project
Capital One Arena
Downtown Washington, D.C.’s premier sports and entertainment venue has entered a new chapter that solidifies the structure’s enduring legacy as the central hub of the city’s vibrant urban core.
Insight
5 Trends Shaping Design in 2025
Here are the 5 most important and actionable themes shaping design in 2025, based on over 100 trends across 33 industries around the world.
Blog
Trends to Watch: The Future of Cities Relies on Multiuse Districts
Gensler’s Mixed Use & Retail Centers leaders discuss the opportunities shaping the future of cities and multiuse districts.
In The Media
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The Washington Business Journal
Gensler Co-CEO Jordan Goldstein Discusses Capital One Arena’s Connection to Its Surrounding Community
The Washington Business Journal spoke with Gensler Co-CEO Jordan Goldstein about how the new People’s Plaza, adjacent to Capital One Arena, will serve as a central gathering place for the community.
Blog
Trends to Watch: The Future of Entertainment in the Built Environment
Gensler’s Entertainment leaders discuss the opportunities shaping the future of entertainment, from immersive experiences to entertainment districts.
Research
U.S. Consumer Experience Report 2024
We integrated the perspectives of over 2,000 U.S.-based consumers with the latest thinking from our Design Leaders to gain fresh insights on what makes a great consumer experience worth it.
In The Media
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Fortune
Fortune Interviewed Gensler Co-CEO Elizabeth Brink at Fortune Brainstorm Design Conference
Brink shared insights from Design Forecast 2025 and highlighted sustainable design as essential to the future of cities, delivering value for clients, and benefiting the planet.
Blog
Workplace as a Service: A Thought Experiment in Office Evolution
The concept of Workplace as a Service challenges traditional notions about work environments. Will this new design perspective help the office remain relevant?
In The Media
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Fortune
Fortune Spotlights Gensler’s Predictions for the Trends Expected to Shape Design in the Coming Year
Gensler Co-CEOs Jordan Goldstein and Elizabeth Brink discussed Design Forecast 2025 trends, including reimagining city life, addressing attainable housing, and creating shared experiences that “drive community engagement and bring people together.”
Blog
Trends to Watch Shaping the Future of Mobility and Transportation
Gensler’s mobility and transportation leaders discuss the biggest trends shaping the industry, from micromobility to electrification.
Press Release
Gensler’s 2025 Design Forecast Reveals Trends Shaping Urban Transformation
Since 2013, the report has highlighted trends shaping the future; this year’s edition offers a blueprint for sustainable, human-centered spaces and evolving city dynamics.
Blog
The Powerful Influence of Experience Design in Transforming Retail
The intersection of retail and experience design yields curated atmospheres that foster community connection and strengthen brand loyalty.
In The Media
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The New York Times
The New York Times Explores the Ongoing Transformation of New York’s Hudson Square Neighborhood
Gensler Managing Director Amanda Carroll detailed the firm’s work on Disney’s new headquarters and Google’s new home at St. John’s Terminal in Hudson Square, noting the benefits of ample access to outdoor spaces.
Blog
Trends to Watch: Building City Identities to Become Destination Brands
How can brand positioning and a compelling narrative help cities create global destinations and build strong brand advocates?
Blog
How a New Vision for Flexible Co-Living Conversions Can Support Housing Affordability
Gensler and The Pew Charitable Trusts studied building typologies in three cities to better understand the potential in this unique office-to-residential conversion model.
Blog
Designing a Sustainable Hospital of the Future
By prioritizing critical care, streamlining support services, and designing for long-term adaptability, hospitals can create a more sustainable future for healthcare.
Blog
Uncovering Growth: Wellness Real Estate Across the Market
An increased emphasis on physical, emotional, and social health has had a significant impact on the goods, services, and spaces that support peoples’ overall well-being.
Blog
Conversions for Healthcare: 10 Takeaways for the Future
As healthcare systems shift to a new model of distributed care, adaptive reuse of older buildings will be an important strategy to sustainably achieve their goals.
Insight
Gensler Product Sustainability Standards 1.0
Gensler has made a commitment to reduce the carbon emissions on our projects by 2030. A critical step in that process is setting sustainability standards for the products that we specify every day on behalf of our clients.
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FEATURED PROJECTS
Francis House, London HQ
London, United Kingdom
Edelman, a global communications firm, collaborated with Gensler to transform its London office into a curated work destination as part of its global strategy.
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
The Silicon Valley pioneer NVIDIA sought a corporate headquarters that reflected its core belief in people as its greatest asset.
1364ah Lifestyle Center
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Gensler’s design for a vibrant mixed-use development, 1364ah Lifestyle Center, captures Riyadh’s existing essence as foundation for a fast-growing population.
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